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title: "PR vs. Marketing: What's the Difference, and Why Does It Matter?"
description: PR people say they do more than media relations—but what does that mean exactly, and how does it relate to marketing? Scott Baradell offers insights.
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# [PR vs. Marketing: What's the Difference, and Why Does It Matter?](https://www.ideagrove.com/blog/video-public-relations-dallas)

 Written by [Scott Baradell](https://www.ideagrove.com/blog/author/scott-baradell) | Feb 10, 2012

PR people say they do more than media relations—but what does that mean exactly, and how does it relate to marketing?

Idea Grove CEO Scott Baradell offers insights in this 15-minute video in which he articulates the differences between PR and marketing. He also provides a new definition for PR to better meet the needs of today's clients.

 

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